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Summary
Bodhisattva Vajrapani
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| Title |
Bodhisattva Vajrapani |
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| Description |
One of the earliest surviving tantric sculptures, this figure of Vajrapani-"he who holds the lightning bolt"-places his hand on a vajra, a thunder bolt symbol that refers to the lightning speed with which practitioners may achieve enlightenment when they follow tantric techniques. The prongs of the lightning bolt are in his hair; his arms are crossed, and a knotted snake is slung around his hips. Vajrapani's elaborate hairstyle, along with the gentle articulation of the cloth, subtly swaying postures, and introspective expressions are close derivations from 5th-century models, thereby implying an early date for the bronze. |
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| Date | 700 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Medium | Copper with traces of gilt | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dimensions | Overall: 17.8 cm (7 in.) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indian and South East Asian Art |
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| Accession number |
1982.52 |
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| Place of creation | Nepal, 8th century | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Credit line | John L. Severance Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Source/Photographer | https://clevelandart.org/art/1982.52 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| current | 18:10, 21 January 2019 | | 2,556 × 3,400 (759 KB) | Madreiling | pattypan 18.02 |
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